Ebay Window Crease Preventer Thing?
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To start with, I have a rear window well mat I made out of headliner material, and also one of those "rolls" on a bar placed in the outside flaps on either side of the rear window. Then I got these straps from Greg via ebay, and placed the on the velcro on the inside of the top besides the window.
After rubbing the window down with 303 to soften it, and cleaning any smears with Plexus, I began using the straps, but not the "roll". The first few times, occasional "help" was needed to keep the window from "wadding" near the top. But as time went by with continued raising and lowering of the top, the window seemed to "train itself" to fold in the proper place.
Now, the window is folding perfectly every time, and leaving less of a crease upon raising the top than was the case with my "roll" device.
In my case, I am 100% satisfied with the straps. Just remember that, by my experience, one must first make sure the plastic window is "soft", and I recommend a rubbing down with 303 and a cleaning with Plexus. Maybe, some windows are already too hardened for this to work. Also, I recommend a mat of some sort in the window well. Make one, or Muz sells one at reasonable cost. Also, be prepared after installing the straps to "help" the window fold correctly the first few times. Plastic has a tendency to "learn" folds, and that is the case here.
When I raise my top now, there really isn't a crease at all. The "secret" is to first soften the window, help it fold correctly the first few times, and preferably have a well mat to protect from scratches. If the velcro attachments on your top come off, consult a convertible top shop for the right kind of adhesive. Or, use a thin coat of JB Weld, which should hold them.
And PS: does anybody know why Honda put those velcro spots beside the inside and outside of the rear window?
And GREG: Did you ever complete your experiment of putting these straps both on the inside and outside of the window?
Thanks,
Richard
After rubbing the window down with 303 to soften it, and cleaning any smears with Plexus, I began using the straps, but not the "roll". The first few times, occasional "help" was needed to keep the window from "wadding" near the top. But as time went by with continued raising and lowering of the top, the window seemed to "train itself" to fold in the proper place.
Now, the window is folding perfectly every time, and leaving less of a crease upon raising the top than was the case with my "roll" device.
In my case, I am 100% satisfied with the straps. Just remember that, by my experience, one must first make sure the plastic window is "soft", and I recommend a rubbing down with 303 and a cleaning with Plexus. Maybe, some windows are already too hardened for this to work. Also, I recommend a mat of some sort in the window well. Make one, or Muz sells one at reasonable cost. Also, be prepared after installing the straps to "help" the window fold correctly the first few times. Plastic has a tendency to "learn" folds, and that is the case here.
When I raise my top now, there really isn't a crease at all. The "secret" is to first soften the window, help it fold correctly the first few times, and preferably have a well mat to protect from scratches. If the velcro attachments on your top come off, consult a convertible top shop for the right kind of adhesive. Or, use a thin coat of JB Weld, which should hold them.
And PS: does anybody know why Honda put those velcro spots beside the inside and outside of the rear window?
And GREG: Did you ever complete your experiment of putting these straps both on the inside and outside of the window?
Thanks,
Richard
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